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LA HB197
Bill
Status
4/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Johnson
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AI Summary
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Adds "physical therapist assistant" and "occupational therapist assistant" to the statutory definition of "health care provider" under R.S. 40:1231.1(A)(10)
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Adds these same professions to the definition of "state health care provider" under R.S. 40:1237.1(A)(9)(a)(ii), extending coverage to those providing services on behalf of the state
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Brings these assistant-level therapy professionals under Louisiana's Medical Malpractice Act, which caps damages and requires claims be filed with a medical review panel before litigation
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Physical therapists and occupational therapists were already included in the definitions; this amendment extends the same coverage to their licensed assistants
Legislative Description
Expands application of medical malpractice to include physical therapist assistants and occupational therapist assistants
MALPRACTICE/MEDICAL
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
4/14/2025